App Of The Day: Ragdoll Blaster 3 Deluxe

It's easy to feel jaded when it comes to App Store physics-puzzlers. There are so many that it's hard to get excited for another, but every now and then, a title is so wonderfully polished that you find your enthusiasm ignited all over again. Ragdoll Blaster 3 Deluxe is such a game. All of the levels were built around the same core mechanic. Using cannons, you fire ragdolls around the screen to break traps, disturb the scenery, solve puzzles, and ultimately nail a great big target. It sounds simple, but many of the puzzles feed into each other, and require precise timing and accuracy.

As well as being stuffed to the brim with a huge number of stages, the game is composed of a series of levels, each of which introduce brand-new mechanics to keep things fresh. The Magma levels, for example, have you slinging burning ragdolls around the screen, which leads to some chaotic shuffling as they burn their way through wooden timbers.

The best thing about this edition of Ragdoll Blaster, though, is that it's accessible to gamers of all ages and abilities. In most cases, you can get through a particularly tricky level by firing a huge quantity of ragdolls at the solution. This comes at a cost, however, and you'll struggle to achieve a three-star rating if you simply throw enough ragdolls at the problem. Instead, if you want to consider yourself a master, you'll need to consider how to get the most out of a solution, and with the smallest amount of resources.

The physics engine that underpins all of this action is very satisfying, and your wits and dexterity will be put to the test. Perhaps it's a consequence of this that the level design is fairly conservative, as more often than not, you’ll quickly spot the path to success.

As with previous games in the series, this Deluxe edition packs in so much content, color, longevity, and laughter that you'll have too much fun to care about any shortcomings. That said, we highly recommend Ragdoll Blaster 3 to any physics-puzzle fan.

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